If you’re convicted of a motoring offence the courts can fine you and endorse your driving licence with penalty points. North Source: PSNI  A Fixed Penalty Notice is a fine for a motoring offence. Police officers (in uniform) are able to issue Endorsable Fixed Penalty Notices (EFPNs) for a variety of road traffic offences. The Read more >

A recent strategy document published by the UK Home Office sets out its plan to implement a visa waiver scheme (ETA) for people who do not need a visa to enter the UK, i.e. non-visa nationals. The scheme is currently being phased in; some nationals can apply now, while others can apply from 27 November Read more >

Global Health Insurance Card (UK) The UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) provides access to state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the European Union (EU). It replaced the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for most people in the UK. Most British citizens are no longer eligible for a new UK-issued EHIC, but existing EHICs Read more >

On the 31st December 2020 the Brexit transition period ended, meaning that cross-border journeys now weave between UK and EU rules. However, multiple agreements have been reached to ensure most rules remain the same. EU driving licences in NI The UK Government advises that arrangements for EU licence holders who are visiting or living in Read more >

Until 1st January 2021 free movement for the majority of people across the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland was facilitated by both the Common Travel Area (CTA) and membership of the European Union. Established in the 1920s the CTA ensures free movement of Irish and UK citizens between the UK, Channels Islands, the Isle Read more >

Several motorways and river crossings in the Republic of Ireland charge tolls. Charges vary depending on the road, vehicle type and payment method. A current list of toll roads, charges and payment options is available from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is responsible for the national road network Read more >

North In Northern Ireland Translink (www.translink.co.uk ) operates the Ulsterbus, Metro Bus service and NI Railways integrated public transport system.  Metro Bus serves the Belfast area while Ulsterbus has services throughout Northern Ireland.  NI Railways also provide rail services between the main centres. Further information is available on the nidirect website – www.nidirect.gov.uk – Public Read more >

Driver Testing and Licensing in the Republic of Ireland is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. Mutual recognition of driving licences Source: Road Safety Authority (RSA) All countries in the EU and European Economic Area (EEA) – EU plus Norway, Liechenstein and Iceland – benefit from a ‘mutual recognition’ agreement in respect of driving Read more >

The Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) is responsible for driver licensing in Northern Ireland. For general information please visit NI Direct – Driver Licensing Visitors from GB and EEA If you’re visiting NI and hold a Great Britain (GB) or a Community licence issued in a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA) you Read more >

European Health Insurance Card (Ireland/EU) The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) provides access to free or reduced cost  public healthcare for necessary treatment while temporarily in the countries of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. A short term stay is generally accepted as less than 3 months, but students studying abroad Read more >